About This Opportunity
Cumberland Council is seeking a Level 3 Social Worker to join our dedicated Kinship Team. In this role, you’ll work closely with children, families and carers to assess complex needs, build strong relationships and develop tailored support plans that prioritise stability and positive outcomes for children in kinship care.
Salary & Working Hours
Salary: £42,839 to £44,075 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Carlisle or Workington
Contract: Permanent
Role Overview
The team is responsible for undertaking Regulation 24 assessments, kinship carer dual assessments and supporting kinship carers. Within the role you would contribute to permanence planning and ensure children’s needs remain central, working closely with multi‑agency partners to secure safe and stable arrangements. You would also support the delivery of training, development and reflective practice sessions.
We’re looking for a qualified social worker (Social Work Degree / CQSW / CSS / DipSW) registered with Social Work England, with at least three years post‑qualification experience in children’s services. You’ll bring a deep understanding of permanence planning, trauma‑informed practice and multi‑agency collaboration.
Qualifications
* Social Work Degree, CQSW, CSS or DipSW
* Registered with Social Work England
* Minimum three years’ post‑qualification experience in children’s services
* Demonstrated knowledge of permanence planning, trauma‑informed practice and multi‑agency collaboration
Benefits
* Relocation support may be available for this role, subject to eligibility.
* Living in Cumbria offers a unique blend of natural beauty, scenic landscapes and vibrant market towns, providing an outstanding quality of life.
* Supportive, collaborative and innovative team environment that values potential over perfection.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for individuals who embody our core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering and innovative. We support potential over perfection and help you grow in the role to thrive in your career.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Rebecca Leighton by email at rebecca.leighton@cumbria.gov.uk.
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is:
* Enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check
Guaranteed Interviews
* Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
* Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
* Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets)
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and an Age Friendly Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk.
Application and Interview Information
* Closing date: 22/03/2026
* Interview date: W/C 30/03/2026
Please note the role may close early subject to demand. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Supporting Information
* Post Specification
Additional Resources
* Our Staff Benefits
* Candidate Support
* About Cumberland Council
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